Summary

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Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to be a key resource on a technical services team.

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Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.

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Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check

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Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

• Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
• Supports TIERS Operations, AWS Cloud Migration and TIERS Cloud Migration's Authority to Connect project by applying information security threat intelligence to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within different environments. On a daily basis you will perform analysis of on-prem and cloud security and operations related to security. Our ideal candidate has experience working in a large operations and development environments and is knowledgeable about custodian artifacts that are regulatory requirements. In this role you will assist IT operations and development teams to meet industry standards, and be proficient with the latest cybersecurity software. On a daily basis interacts with all aspects of IT responsible for the management of DevSecOps. Requires knowledge of infrastructure in IT operations including understanding of databases and system administration. This position may be required to come to the office once a week or more.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in coordinating and executing security policies, controls, and assessing vulnerabilities within the company.
• 8 years of experience with data and network security processing, security systems management, and security violation investigation.
• 8 years of experience performing analysis of on-prem and cloud security operations and working with DevSecOps teams for security-related activities.
• 8 years of understanding regulatory requirements, industry standards and trends, and proficiency with cybersecurity software. Working with DevSecOps and custodians.
• 8 years experience in managing various projects and overseeing all aspects.
• 8 years of strong ability to identify problems/issues, analyze and evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• 8 years of experience in orchestrating calls including project kickoff, high/critical findings during testing, and close-out calls.
• 8 years of experience in implementing security measures to protect systems, networks, and data, including staying informed on hackers’ methodologies.
• 8 years of thorough experience with NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&Ms, and Corrective Action Plans.
• 8 years of experience reviewing computer security procedure violations and collaborating with HHSC/TIERS Security team.
• 8 years of experience with security web application firewalls.
• 8 years of experience in conflict management and issue resolution at managerial levels.
• 8 years of experience in reviewing audit responses, evidence gathering, and collaborating with IT for audit coordination.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years as a skilled IT professional developing and implementing IT policy, standards, and procedures.
• 4 years of delivering technical training in cloud-based technology.
• 4 years of providing Windows and Linux OS and application support.
• 4 years of experience with information security risk assessments.
• 4 years of experience with security governance and documentation, security plan documents.
• 4 years of in-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud Security.
• 4 years of experience in-depth on AWS Cloud Security or with other Cloud service providers.
• 3 years of experience with ITIL - ticketing using Remedy and ServiceNow.
• 3 years of ability to train staff on network and information security.
• 3 years of experience with Archer GRC, Dynatrace, Splunk, Imperva Web Application Firewall, Qualys, and MS Office tools.

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Senior Director, CISO – Remote

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Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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The Senior Director, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), is responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The CISO will lead efforts to safeguard the organization's information systems against cyber threats, manage compliance with regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of security awareness. This role is will manage security operations and vulnerability management of infrastructure, platforms and applications. This position will work with key IT and Business Unit stakeholders to conduct technical analysis and respond to security issues, as well as threats and incidents, vulnerability assessments and remediation, security investigations, end-user computer protection and first and third-party security incident investigations.

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Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

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We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401k program
• Learning platform
• And more!

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize security initiatives
• Provide regular updates on cybersecurity risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies to Curia leadership and board of directors
• Assess, monitor, and mitigate information security risks across the organization
• Implement security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or others as applicable
• Lead security risk assessments, audits, and vulnerability management to ensure compliance and system integrity
• Manage Cybersecurity operations, threat and vulnerability management programs
• Develop and monitor key performance indicator (KPI) metrics; track and report on overall information security performance
• Establish and oversee incident response protocols and teams to address potential cybersecurity breaches.
• Lead post-incident reviews to strengthen defenses and update policies.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are robust and tested.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect sensitive data and intellectual property
• Oversee security awareness training programs for employees
• Evaluate, procure, and deploy security technologies to address emerging threats
• Monitor advancements in cybersecurity tools and techniques to maintain cutting-edge defenses.
• Partner with IT teams to integrate security measures into system design and architecture
• Build and manage a high-performing information security team
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the security organization
• Mentor and develop security personnel to enhance organizational capabilities operations function within the company

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in information security or Computer Science or related field
• 10-15 years of experience in Cybersecurity or Cyber Incident Response or Information Technology
• 3+ years of experience in managing Incident Response and Vulnerability Management or other security operations areas
• GCIA, GCIH, GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CEH, or similar certification
• Demonstrated experience applying security and risk frameworks, and regulations such as NIST CSF/800-53/800-171, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, CSA, etc.
• Deep technical knowledge and experience in SIEM technology, threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability assessment tools, cloud platforms, EDR, Cyber threats and attack vectors, exploitation methods, and IOC and TTP’s
• Experience in threat modeling, threat hunting and intelligence, incident response tabletop exercises, and process automation
• Experience with penetration testing, threat assessments, and vulnerability assessments
• Experience in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, risk assessment and management, network Security, identity and access management, data security and governance
• Experience managing compliance with global regulatory requirements

Pay Range: $164,000-$212,730/year

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Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

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We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

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All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

Company Description

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Our Mission

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At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

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Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

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Who We Are

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We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

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As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

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At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

• Develop Core Narratives and Messaging – Lead the creation of foundational messaging and positioning for Palo Alto Networks’ AI security solutions and platformization strategy
• Drive High-Visibility Launches – Own and orchestrate high-profile corporate launches, aligning multiple product and platform releases under cohesive marketing strategies to maximize impact and awareness
• Create High-Impact Content – Develop a wide range of customer-facing assets, including whitepapers, datasheets, blog posts, case studies, and executive presentations, that communicate the value and differentiation of AI-powered security and our platform approach
• Lead Marketing Strategies – Define and execute marketing strategies for product launches and integrated campaigns, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoption and achieve business goals
• Be a Trusted Evangelist – Represent Palo Alto Networks in front of customers, partners, sales and industry influencers. Actively participate in events, webinars, training and thought leadership opportunities to reinforce our leadership in AI security and platformization

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of product marketing experience, with a proven focus on AI, cybersecurity, and/or the evolution of point solutions into integrated platforms
• Demonstrated track record of driving successful product launches and market adoption, including crafting impactful messaging, creating compelling content, and measuring performance to refine strategies
• Exceptional ability to lead and execute complex projects, working effectively with diverse stakeholders and aligning varying perspectives to achieve common goals
• Expertise in translating sophisticated technical concepts into clear, value-driven narratives that resonate with both technical and business audiences
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience engaging executive leadership, technical teams, and customers in meaningful and persuasive ways
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, execution, and measurable outcomes across all phases of product marketing
• Proven delivery as a creative world class storyteller who brings complex technical and business concepts to life in a way that connects with target audiences from CxO to practitioner
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

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Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees or certifications in AI, cybersecurity, or related fields are highly desirable
• Equivalent military experience

The Team

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Our Marketing team has an opportunity like no other industry: high impact work and the chance to change the future of digital security, globally. Your hands will be in industry-leading content created in the face of rapidly growing threats: cyberattacks. Being in marketing at Palo Alto Networks means that you will be in the midst of the changes impacting our industry, and helping our internal teams, customers, and partners address the ever-changing threats we all face on a day-to-day basis.

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Compensation Disclosure

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The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $211000 - $289000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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Our Commitment

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We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.